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Concerning the Proper

Proper Lessons and Psalms are provided for the Eucharist for the weekdays of Advent and Christmas to the First Sunday after Epiphany. These Propers are also suitable for use at Liturgies of the Word held on those days.

During the weeks of Advent 1 through 3, the first Readings from Isaiah point to the coming of God’s reign. In the fourth week of Advent, the first Readings are in thematic harmony with the Gospel lections and reflect on the sacred history of God’s people in light of God’s coming reign. The Gospel Readings for the first three weeks of Advent point to Jesus’ words and acts as fulfilling the expectations of God’s coming reign. Lections for the fourth week are taken from the first two chapters of Matthew and Luke and prepare the Church for the Christmas celebration. The first Readings for the weekdays following Christmas Day provide a sequential reading of the First Letter of John, which reflects on the significance of Jesus’ life for the Church. The Gospel lections recall the early events of Jesus’ life and the beginning of his ministry that revealed his authority and power.

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